His very name evokes a sense of awe and

admiration--Daniel, the young Jew with

the fortitude to be God s person in the

midst of a pagan court...and the prophet

whom God chose to pull back the veil of

the future and reveal judgment and salva-

tion to come.

Now, bestselling author Carole Carlson

uses her literary brush to paint a vivid por-

trait of this fascinating man, combining the

breathtaking color of ancient Babylon with

truths as relevant to modern life as the

need for faithful people in high places.

"Why a novel about Daniel?" asks the

author. "Because I believe he is a man for

our times. He lived an uncompromising

life in the midst of a pagan society. He held

high government positions, respected his

superiors, but kept his witness intact so

that even his enemies could find no fault in

him. He is noble, intriguing, fascinating,

and admirable."

Using the historical and biblical basis for

the life of Daniel, the author weaves excite-

ment, court intrigue, pageantry, and hero-

ism into the fictional narrative of this re-

markable man s life. All the familiar, well-

loved stories about Daniel are here--the

fiery furnace, the lions den, Nebuchad-

nezzar s dreams, Belshazzar s feast. And

around this well-known framework the

author weaves a tapestry of detail so vivid

you can see and hear the raucous camel

caravans, glimpse the pagan grandeur of

the Babylonian court, and sense the politi-

cal and romantic intrigues.